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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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